Money Tips & Education

Soft credit check vs. hard credit check: what’s the difference?

Soft check, hard check: the credit inquiry tango and how it dances with your score.

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3 private documents your lender needs to see (and why)

Before lenders unlock funds, they verify your financial details. Here are the private documents lenders often ask for.

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Boost your credit score fast

Learn the fastest ways to increase your credit score, so you can pay less for loans and financing.

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When you’re down to zero: How to get a free cash advance

Need money but don't know where to turn? Here's everything you need to know about how a free cash advance works.

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How does income verification work?

Can you apply for a loan if all your income is in cold hard cash? Yep. But there’s a right way to handle it.

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How to check your credit score for free

Curious about your credit scores? You can check them for free online—no strings attached.

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What is a credit score, really?

We’re unraveling the mystery of credit scores and bustin’ a few myths.

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How to fix your credit

We uncover the mysteries of credit scores—so you can take charge of yours.

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Why did my credit score drop

Credit score drops can happen, and when they do, it helps to know how you could recover from them.

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Credit score secrets: What you need to know about hard inquiries

Borrowing can affect your credit, but don’t stress—a hard inquiry’s impact is minor and fades quickly.